TDN RISING STARS

August 3, 2008 - Saratoga, Race 10, Alw, USD $67,000, 6 1/2f, NW2L

Elope, F, 4, 2004 by Gone West

1st Dam: Proposal (SP, $115,021), by Mt. Livermore
2nd Dam: Lady Of Choice, by Storm Bird
3rd Dam: Chosen Lady, by Secretariat

Owner: Peter E Blum Racing LLC
Breeder: Peter E Blum (KY)
Trainer: Bruce N Levine

Elope, a 1/2 to Initiation (Deputy Minister), SW, $120,463, drove to a 2 1/2-length debut victory at Turfway last September, but had not been out since. Off at 5-1 in her second appearance, she was under restraint while sitting second though an opening quarter in :21.58. The chestnut put a head in front after a half in :44. 76 and was under only mild encouragement from jockey Ramon Dominguez as she opened up on the field, hitting the line 11 3/4 lengths to the good. Overandabeauty (Grand Slam) was second best. The even-money choice Dulcet Tone (Empire Maker) tired to eighth. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $53,930.